See the Awesome Wrestling Moves of the Leaf-Footed Insect

Nov. 18, 2016 - When noticed at all, the leaf-footed bug of the southern U.S. is best known as a bit of a pest for farmers. But zoom in to their point of view, and you find a world of violent competition for mates, with a repertoire of “wrestling” holds. In extreme situations, they’ve even got one special move that no human wrestler can match. Video courtesy National Science FoundationREAD: Strange bugs battle it out.

See the Awesome Wrestling Moves of the Leaf-Footed Insect

Nov. 18, 2016 - When noticed at all, the leaf-footed bug of the southern U.S. is best known as a bit of a pest for farmers. But zoom in to their point of view, and you find a world of violent competition for mates, with a repertoire of “wrestling” holds. In extreme situations, they’ve even got one special move that no human wrestler can match. Video courtesy National Science FoundationREAD: Strange bugs battle it out.